Engineering Technician I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina seeks an Engineering Technician I to support technicians and engineers in construction inspection, surveying, and materials testing. This full-time role offers competitive state benefits and requires an associate's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

State benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and skill in construction practices, inspection, and surveying.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Support higher level technicians in construction inspection and testing.
• Maintain daily records of work accomplished.
• Conduct routine inspections for compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of standards and specifications

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of mathematics

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Computer equipment

iPad

Job description

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This posting is intended to fill a total of (2) two Engineering Technician I positions: 60018474, and 60018475. You only need to apply once to be considered for both positions

This position is based in the Columbus County Whiteville Resident’s Office. This is an Engineering Technician I position that supports higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying, materials sampling, testing, and construction traffic control. Work functions may include entering specific project information into Sharepoint/Shareplus. Position duties include the performance of a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing, and processing field data. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The candidate may have to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. Possess knowledge and understanding of general concepts and practices used in highway construction and design. Ability to conduct routine inspections for compliance with contract agreements, standard/codes, and specifications. Perform entry level materials sampling, testing and inspection. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and general public. Knowledge of mathematics (Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry). Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures. Accurately maintain daily records of work accomplished. Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.
• Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad, and software.
• Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying.
  
  

Additional Expectations

Promote safe working environment. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties. Ability to work in close proximity of high volumes of traffic and heavy construction equipment The candidate needs to be proficient in record keeping. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications needed to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. The selected candidate will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Becky S. White [phone]

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

03

Explain how you have knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.

04

Which of the following best describes your experience maintaining standard daily records and reports?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

05

Explain how you have experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.

06

Which of the following best describes your knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

07

Explain how you have knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, iPad and software.

08

Which of the following best describes your knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

09

Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and /or construction surveying.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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